What is Jiu-Jitsu?

Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, a combat sport, and a self-defense system. Many people also use Jiu-Jitsu as a fitness program. It has proven to be the most practical and effective self-defense system in the world. It relies on leverage and technique, rather than strength and size. This allows you to defend yourself against much larger and stronger attacker. As a result, Jiu-Jitsu is a great sport for everyone, including women and children.

Jiu-Jitsu is an intense aerobic and anaerobic workout. This will improve your overall health and fitness including your flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness as well as your ability to burn fat and build muscle endurance.

Jiu-Jitsu students traditionally practice in a Gi (or Kimono, a martial arts uniform similar to a judo outfit). In recent years, many schools and academies have incorporated a No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu program into their curriculum; this is commonly referred to as submission wrestling. No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu students typically wear a rash guard type t-shirt and shorts (with no pockets to avoid toes or fingers getting caught). With an emphasis on grappling rather than striking, students are able to practice with varying levels of intensity without the threat of serious injuries.

Why you should train at TOTAL jiu-jitsu:

1. We focus on high level instruction

Our team members which include the instructors and staff are committed to teaching the highest level of instruction possible. We take pride in each of our team members progress and monitor the proper use of technique to help each other realize our true potential. We support each other and have created an environment that allows everyone to go beyond his or her limitations. You will find we have a positive learning environment that is challenging, demanding and engaging.

2. Because learning Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best ways to learn how to defend yourself and to get in shape at the same time!

At TOTAL jiu-jitsu, many of our students started jiu-jitsu first and foremost to learn how to defend themselves but also because they were looking for another type of exercise program that could keep them motivated. Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best ways to get in shape as it can improve your cardio, joint mobility and flexibility, and can help achieve any weight loss goals you may have. At TOTAL jiu-jitsu, we are a team that has the same common goal, to learn the art of jiu-jitsu while helping each other stay motivated and live a healthy lifestyle.

3. Jiu-Jitsu can make a huge impact on your daily life.

When you become a member at TOTAL Jiu-Jitsu, you are not just learning jiu-jitsu, you learn how to become a better you. It has been said that the day you discover jiu-jitsu is the day your entire life begins to change. By training with us, you will not just learn jiu-jitsu techniques, you will take up a healthy lifestyle. As you train jiu-jitsu, you learn to become a quicker thinker, increase your self-confidence, and learn how effectively deal with the every day stresses in your life.